Get the latest content for your video games
We all know that buying video games is not cheap. At around £40 each for games, going even higher if you buy the limited editions, because of this, making a game last as long as possible and keeping it fresh is becoming ever more important. This is where new content comes in, many game creators these days are offering additional content for you to buy and download for your favorite video games. Here are just a few to be aware of it you are continuously looking at your games looking for something new.
If you are a hardcore fan of the Halo franchise but are getting slightly tired of the bog standard maps that come with the game, maybe it’s time to buy some extra Microsoft points and get your hands on some of the new map packs. There are currently 3 downloadable packs with new maps, there is the Cold Storage Map which is a single map and this one is free, then there is the Heroic Map Pack and the Legendary Map Pack which both cost 800 Microsoft Points. Both of the 800 points packs come with new achievements for you unlock. However, if you already have these, then you’ll be pleased to know that there is a brand new pack coming out on April 9th which yet again will cost 800 MS points.
Just like Halo 3, the guys over at Epic have released a number of maps for the Gears of War 2 multiplayer. Gear 2 has 3 map packs on the Xbox 360 Marketplace, the first being the Flashback Multiplayer Map Pack which gives you 5 new maps to play for 400 MS points. The next 2 packs both cost 800 MS points each and they are the Combustible Multiplayer Map Pack which comes with 3 maps and the recently released Snowblind Multiplayer Map Pack.
If first person shooter games are not really your thing, then how about some extra content for the best skating game out there, Skate 2. There are 5 content packs available on the Xbox 360 Marketplace and they include things from new areas to new film features. First there is the San Van Classic Pack which costs 800 MS points and it gives you the chance to skate around 3 areas from the first game, Skate 1. There are also a range of achievements to unlock for each of these new areas. This next one is called the Drydek’s Fantasy Plaza Pack and it allows you to skate around the inspiration for Rob Drydek’s Fantasy Factory show, it will cost you 400 MS points. The last few packs don’t contain any new maps, however, they do add new features and items to the game. The first one being the Filmer Pack, this costs 600 MS points and allows you to update the film feature with new angles, views and add some extra finishing touches to make your movies even better. If you fancy changing the look of your skate then this next pack is for you, it’s called the Throwback Pack and it’s free, so no reason not to get it and it basically comes with new apparel for your skater. The final pack in the group is the Time is Money Pack which is mainly for the lazy gamers, for 400 MS points, this pack allows you to unlock all areas, skaters and gear from the career.
Getting closer to the end of the post here, although I just have 2 more games to talk about. The next game is Mirror’s Edge, so if you love running across the tops of buildings while being timed, then this pack is just for you. It’s called the Pure Time Trials Pack and will costs you 800 MS points, and what you get for your money is 9 new time trials across 7 whole new areas, there are no cops and no guns to slow you down, just pure agility maps that push you to the limit and get you playing at your best. Once again, there are a range of new achievements available for this pack.
The final game in the post is going to be the massively popular, Fallout 3. This has 2 packs which extend the campaign of the game taking you to new areas and facing new enemies. Both of these packs cost 800 MS points, the first one is The Pitt, this one requires you to travel to Pittsburgh, now called The Pitt, and uncover the secret that has caused the people of The Pitt to be attacked by disease and mutation. The second pack is the Operation: Anchorage pack which takes you into the military campaign where you have to fight against Chinese Communist Invaders, but you can leave your old weapons behind as you can get your hands on some of the new gear available like the Gauss Rifle.
That’s all I’m going to inform you about at the moment, just make sure you watch the various marketplaces to get the latest content when it comes out. Also, I hope this blog post helps you get playing some of your older games.
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